American Royal Fern
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Osmunda regalis
American Royal Fern is a deciduous fern native to eastern North America. It grows bright green fronds that reach around 18" wide and up to 6' long, sprouting out of a rootstock with deep roots that is elevated about 2"-4" off the ground. Golden fruiting pinnae rise slightly above the sterile fronds.
American Royal Fern prefers bright, indirect light and moist, well drained soil. It grows in sandy, loamy, loamy clay, and calcareous soil. It can tolerate higher amounts of sun if planted in standing or slowly moving water. It performs well in the ground, in pots, and in hanging baskets.
Height: 2'-6'
Spread: 2'-6'
Bloom: May-June (fruit-dot spike spores)
Light: Part Shade-Deep Shade
Water: Medium-High
Zone: 3-10
Origin: Texas, eastern North America
Synonyms: Osmunda spectabilis
Spring Shipping:
Orders are shipped within 7-10 business days. We will email you if there are expected delays.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
